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Subscription for Bibliographic Databases Africa-Wide and CINAHL

LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE

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10 Oct 2025 at 15:30

Summary of the contracting process

The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine has completed the procurement process for the subscription of Bibliographic Databases Africa-Wide and CINAHL, a critical service in education and training within the academic sector. The procurement method was direct, below threshold, without competition, and the contract was awarded to EBSCO International INC., a large supplier for a term starting from 19th September 2025 to 31st August 2026. The procurement falls under the broad educational services category and took place at the institution's location in London, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in providing educational and training resources, particularly those with a focus on academic content. Large businesses with specialised services in providing bibliographic databases and related software to academic institutions would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Although competition was not part of this particular process, understanding the procurement requirements and fostering relationships with public authorities like the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine can facilitate entry for future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Subscription for Bibliographic Databases Africa-Wide and CINAHL

Notice Description

Essential resources for Academic content which supports both research and academic studies.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ad2a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064349-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
19 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON SCHOOL OF HYGIENE & TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
Ramela Wells
Contact Email
ramela.wells@lshtm.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2079588328

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC1E 7HT
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI36 Camden
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Camden
Electoral Ward
Bloomsbury
Westminster Constituency
Holborn and St Pancras

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EBSCO INTERNATIONAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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